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NB Lifeguards Save the Day (Again)

Sep 2, 2025

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11 min read

NB Lifeguards Save the Day (Again)

Sand Hole Collapse, Hazmat teams called to CDM, Go Greek Grand Opening

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
The Last Friday in Newport & Costa Mesa

Aug 29, 2025

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9 min read

The Last Friday in Newport & Costa Mesa

It's ok to wear white after Labor Day now, we checked.

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Luke's Lobster Draws a Crowd

Aug 25, 2025

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11 min read

Luke's Lobster Draws a Crowd

No Shellfish allergies here...

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Black Market Closes After 12 Years

Aug 22, 2025

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10 min read

Black Market Closes After 12 Years

Black Market Bakery closing, wedge access coming soon, harpists

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Battle of the Batter

Aug 18, 2025

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9 min read

Battle of the Batter

Police, Fire, Lifeguards will square off in waffle eating contest at Cappy's

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
You're My Lobster...Roll

Aug 15, 2025

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11 min read

You're My Lobster...Roll

Lukes Lobster comes to Balboa, Westcliff Night Market, 7th Annual Gourmet by the Bay

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Fog-ust Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Aug 11, 2025

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11 min read

Fog-ust Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Cool Weather Continues, Healthy Burgers coming to SOCO, AIRBNB Rental Rule Changes

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Was That the Coldest Summer Ever?

Aug 8, 2025

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11 min read

Was That the Coldest Summer Ever?

John Wayne Airport Means Family, Pickleball with Frank, Party at Sherman Gardens

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Praise the Lord, and Pass the Planning Commission

Aug 4, 2025

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9 min read

Praise the Lord, and Pass the Planning Commission

Townhomes coming to the old Trinity Broadcasting Network Compound in Costa Mesa

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Fool Me Once, Tsunamyou. Fool Me Twice, Tsunami  🌊

Aug 1, 2025

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12 min read

Fool Me Once, Tsunamyou. Fool Me Twice, Tsunami 🌊

Tsunami aftermath, New Moon Goat opening, summer concerts, Pickleballin'

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
Trader Joes (Kind of) Confirms 2nd Store in Costa Mesa

Jul 28, 2025

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10 min read

Trader Joes (Kind of) Confirms 2nd Store in Costa Mesa

We can neither confirm nor deny that the vibes are off

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
You've Heard of Salty Bear, but What About Salty Horse? 🧂🐴

Jul 25, 2025

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10 min read

You've Heard of Salty Bear, but What About Salty Horse? 🧂🐴

New Coastal Brunch spot opening in Costa Mesa

Jon Dougher
Jon Dougher
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